Data protection

Data protection at a glance

General information

The following information provides a simple overview of what happens to your personal data when you visit this website. Personal data is any data that can be used to personally identify you. Detailed information on data protection can be found in our privacy policy, which is linked below.

Data collection on this website

Who is responsible for data collection on this website?

Data processing on this website is carried out by the website operator. Their contact details can be found in the legal notice of this website.

How do we collect your data?

Your data is collected, firstly, because you provide it to us. This could include, for example, data that you enter into a contact form.

Other data is collected automatically or with your consent by our IT systems when you visit the website. This is primarily technical data (e.g., internet browser, operating system, or time of page access). This data is collected automatically as soon as you access this website.

What do we use your data for?

Some data is collected to ensure the website functions correctly. Other data may be used to analyze your user behavior.

What rights do you have regarding your data?

You have the right at any time to receive information free of charge about the origin, recipients and purpose of your

You have the right to receive information about your stored personal data. You also have the right to request the correction or deletion of this data. If you have given your consent to data processing, you can revoke this consent at any time for the future. Furthermore, you have the right, under certain circumstances, to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. For this and other questions regarding data protection, you can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice.

Analytics tools and third-party tools

When you visit this website, your browsing behavior may be statistically analyzed. This is primarily done using so-called analytics programs. Detailed information about these analytics programs can be found in the following privacy policy.

Hosting and Content Delivery Networks (CDN)

External hosting

This website is hosted by an external service provider (host). The personal data collected on this website is stored on the host's servers. This may include, in particular, IP addresses, contact requests, metadata and communication data, contract data, contact information, names, website access data, and other data generated via a website. The host is used for the purpose of fulfilling our contractual obligations to our potential and existing customers (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR) and in the interest of a secure, fast, and efficient provision of our online services by a professional provider (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Our host will only process your data to the extent necessary to fulfill its contractual obligations and will comply with our instructions regarding this data. We use the following host:

Shopify International Ltd.
Ireland

Conclusion of a data processing agreement

To ensure data processing in compliance with data protection regulations, we have a contract regarding

Data processing agreement concluded with our hosting provider.

Cloudflare

We use the service "Cloudflare." The provider is Cloudflare Inc., 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107, USA (hereinafter "Cloudflare"). Cloudflare offers a globally distributed Content Delivery Network (CDN) with DNS. Technically, the transfer of information between your browser and our website is routed through the Cloudflare network. This enables Cloudflare to analyze the data traffic between your browser and our website and to filter it between our servers and potentially malicious traffic.

to serve the internet. Cloudflare may also use cookies or other technologies for this purpose.

Use the recognition of internet users, but only for the purpose described here

be used.

The use of Cloudflare is based on our legitimate interest in providing our website in the most error-free and secure way possible (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

Data transfers to the USA are based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses. Details can be found here:

https://www.cloudflare.com/media/pdf/cloudflare-customer-dpa.pdf.

Further information on security and data protection at Cloudflare can be found here:

https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ .

Conclusion of a data processing agreement

To ensure data processing in compliance with data protection regulations, we have a contract regarding

Order processing agreement with Cloudflare.

General information and mandatory disclosures

Data protection

The operators of this website take the protection of your personal data very seriously. We treat your personal data confidentially and in accordance with the statutory data protection regulations and this privacy policy.

When you use this website, various personal data will be collected.

Personal data is data that can be used to identify you personally. This privacy policy explains what data we collect and what we use it for. It also explains how and for what purpose this is done. Please note that data transmission over the internet (e.g., when communicating by email) can have security vulnerabilities. Complete protection of data against access by third parties is not possible.

Note regarding the responsible body

The responsible body for data processing on this website is:

ease GmbH

Theodor-Storm-Straße 12

93077 Bad Abbach

Germany

Email: datenschutz@ease-health.com

The responsible entity is the natural or legal person who, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of processing personal data (e.g. names, email addresses, etc.).

Storage duration

Unless a more specific retention period is stated within this privacy policy, your personal data will remain with us until the purpose for processing the data no longer applies. If you submit a legitimate request for erasure or withdraw your consent to data processing, your data will be deleted, provided we have no other legally permissible grounds for storing your personal data (e.g., tax or commercial law retention periods); in the latter case, the data will be deleted once these grounds cease to apply.

Notice regarding data transfer to the USA

Our website uses tools from companies based in the USA. When these tools are active, your personal data may be transferred to the US servers of the respective companies. Please note that the USA is not considered a safe third country under EU data protection law. US companies are legally obligated to disclose personal data to security authorities without you, as the data subject, having any legal recourse. Therefore, it cannot be ruled out that US authorities (e.g., intelligence agencies) may process, analyze, and permanently store your data located on US servers for surveillance purposes. We have no control over these processing activities.

Revocation of your consent to data processing

Many data processing operations are only possible with your explicit consent. You can revoke your consent at any time. The legality of data processing carried out before the revocation remains unaffected by the revocation.

Right to object to data collection in special cases and to

Direct marketing (Art. 21 GDPR)

IF THE DATA PROCESSING IS BASED ON ART. 6 PARA. 1 LIT. E OR F GDPR

If this occurs, you have the right to object at any time, on grounds relating to your particular situation, to the processing of your personal data; this also applies to profiling based on these provisions. The specific legal basis for each processing activity is set out in this privacy policy. If you object, we will no longer process your personal data unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override your interests, rights and freedoms, or the processing serves the purpose of establishing, exercising or defending legal claims (objection pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR). If your personal data is processed for direct marketing purposes, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning you for such marketing. This also applies to profiling insofar as it is related to such direct marketing. If you object, your personal data will subsequently no longer be used for direct marketing purposes (objection pursuant to Article 21(2) GDPR).

Right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority

In the event of violations of the GDPR, data subjects have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

The right to lodge a complaint lies with the supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of their habitual residence, their place of work, or the place of the alleged infringement. This right to lodge a complaint exists without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy.

Right to data portability

You have the right to receive the data that we process automatically based on your consent or in fulfillment of a contract, either for yourself or for a third party, in a commonly used, machine-readable format. If you request the direct transfer of the data to another controller, this will only be done if technically feasible.

SSL or TLS encryption

This website uses SSL/TLS encryption for security reasons and to protect the transmission of confidential information, such as orders or inquiries that you send to us as the website operator. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock icon in your browser's address bar. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

Encrypted payment transactions on this website

If, after concluding a paid contract, you are obligated to provide us with your payment details (e.g., account number for direct debit), this data is required for payment processing.

Payments via common payment methods (Visa/MasterCard, direct debit) are processed exclusively via an encrypted SSL or TLS connection. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the fact that the browser's address bar changes from "http://" to "https://" and by the padlock icon in your browser's address bar. With encrypted communication, your payment data that you transmit to us cannot be intercepted by third parties.

Information, deletion and correction

Under applicable law, you have the right to request information, free of charge, about your stored personal data, its origin and recipients, and the purpose of data processing, as well as the right to rectification or erasure of this data. For this purpose, and for any further questions regarding personal data, you can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice.

Right to restriction of processing

You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. You can contact us at any time at the address provided in the legal notice. The right to restrict processing exists in the following cases:

If you dispute the accuracy of your personal data stored with us, we generally need time to verify this. For the duration of the verification process, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.

If the processing of your personal data was/is unlawful, you can request restriction of processing instead of erasure. If we no longer need your personal data, but you require it for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, you have the right to request restriction of processing instead of erasure. If you have objected to processing pursuant to Article 21(1) GDPR, a balancing of interests must be carried out.

Your and our interests will be protected. As long as it is not yet clear whose interests prevail, you have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data. If you have restricted the processing of your personal data, this data may – apart from being stored – only be processed with your consent or for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims or for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person or for reasons of important public interest of the European Union or a Member State.

Objection to advertising emails

The use of contact details published as part of the legal notice for sending unsolicited advertising and informational materials is hereby prohibited. The operators of these pages expressly reserve the right to take legal action in the event of unsolicited advertising, such as spam emails.

Data collection on this website

Cookies

Our website uses so-called "cookies." Cookies are small text files that do not harm your device. They are stored on your device either temporarily for the duration of a session (session cookies) or permanently (persistent cookies). Session cookies are automatically deleted after you leave our website. Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them yourself or until they are automatically deleted by your web browser. In some cases, cookies from third-party companies may also be stored on your device when you visit our site (third-party cookies). These allow us or you to use certain services provided by the third-party company (e.g., cookies for processing payment services). Cookies have various functions. Many cookies are technically necessary because certain website functions would not work without them (e.g., the shopping cart function or the display of videos). Other cookies are used to analyze user behavior or to display advertising. Cookies that are necessary for carrying out electronic communication (essential cookies), for providing certain functions you have requested (functional cookies, e.g., for the shopping cart function), or for optimizing the website (e.g., cookies for measuring website traffic) are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, unless another legal basis is specified. The website operator has a legitimate interest in storing cookies to ensure the technically flawless and optimized provision of its services. If consent to the storage of cookies has been requested, the storage of the relevant cookies is based exclusively on this consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR); the consent is

You can withdraw your consent at any time. You can configure your browser to notify you when cookies are set and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies in certain cases or generally reject them, and to automatically delete cookies when you close your browser. Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website. If cookies from third-party companies or for analytical purposes are used, we will inform you separately about this within the scope of this privacy policy and, if necessary, request your consent.

Server log files

The website provider automatically collects and stores information in so-called server log files, which your browser automatically transmits to us. This information includes:

• Browser type and browser version
• Operating system used
• Referrer URL
• Hostname of the accessing computer
• Time of server request
• IP address

This data will not be combined with other data sources. The collection of this data is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in the technically flawless presentation and optimization of its website – for this purpose, the server log files must be recorded.

Contact form

When you submit inquiries to us via our contact form, the information you provide, including your contact details, will be stored by us for the purpose of processing your inquiry and for any follow-up questions. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained. The data you enter in the contact form will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your inquiry has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, retention periods – remain unaffected.

Inquiries via email, telephone or fax

When you contact us by email, telephone, or fax, your inquiry, including all resulting personal data (name, inquiry), will be stored and processed by us for the purpose of handling your request. We will not share this data without your consent. The processing of this data is based on Article 6(1)(b) GDPR if your inquiry relates to the performance of a contract or is necessary for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. In all other cases, the processing is based on our legitimate interest in the effective handling of inquiries addressed to us (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) or on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), if such consent has been obtained. The data you send us via contact requests will remain with us until you request its deletion, revoke your consent to its storage, or the purpose for data storage no longer applies (e.g., after your request has been processed). Mandatory legal provisions – in particular, statutory retention periods – remain unaffected.

Purpose and legal basis
Data processing is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. It serves our legitimate interest in providing the fastest and most straightforward customer service possible and improving our online services. Furthermore, the use of the chat function is voluntary.
Further information on data protection at Smartsupp can be found in their privacy policy at https://www.smartsupp.com/de/privacy.

Registration on this website

You can register on this website to use additional features. We use the data you provide only for the purpose of providing the specific offer or service for which you registered. The mandatory information requested during registration must be provided in full. Otherwise, we will reject your registration. For important changes, such as changes to the scope of services or technically necessary modifications, we will use the email address you provided during registration to inform you. The processing of the data entered during registration is carried out for the purpose of fulfilling the user agreement established by your registration and, if applicable, for initiating further contracts (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. b GDPR).

The data collected during registration will be stored by us for as long as you are registered on this website and will then be deleted. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.

Analytics tools and advertising

Google Analytics

This website uses functions of the web analytics service Google Analytics. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Analytics allows website operators to analyze the behavior of website visitors. The website operator receives various usage data, such as page views, time spent on the site, operating systems used, and the user's origin. This data may be aggregated by Google into a profile that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

Google Analytics uses technologies that enable user recognition for the purpose of analyzing user behavior (e.g., cookies or device fingerprinting). The information collected by Google about the use of this website is generally transmitted to and stored on a Google server in the USA. The use of this analytics tool is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If corresponding consent has been requested (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Details can be found here: https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/ .

IP anonymization

We have activated the IP anonymization function on this website. This means that your IP address will be shortened by Google within member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area before being transmitted to the USA. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity, and to provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The IP address transmitted by your browser as part of Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

Browser Plugin

You can prevent Google from collecting and processing your data by downloading and installing the browser plugin available at the following link:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=de . More information about how Google Analytics handles user data can be found in Google's privacy policy:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=de .

Order processing

We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google and fully comply with the strict requirements of the German data protection authorities when using Google Analytics.

Demographic characteristics in Google Analytics

This website uses the "demographic characteristics" feature of Google Analytics to display relevant advertisements to website visitors within the Google advertising network. This allows reports to be generated that contain information about the age, gender, and interests of website visitors. This data comes from Google's interest-based advertising and from third-party visitor data. This data cannot be attributed to any specific individual. You can deactivate this feature at any time via the ad settings in your Google account or generally prohibit the collection of your data by Google Analytics as described in the section "Objection to data collection."

Google Analytics eCommerce tracking

This website uses the "E-commerce Tracking" feature of Google Analytics. E-commerce tracking allows the website operator to analyze the purchasing behavior of website visitors to improve their online marketing campaigns. Information such as orders placed, average order values, shipping costs, and the time from viewing to purchasing a product are collected. This data can be aggregated by Google under a transaction ID that is assigned to the respective user or their device.

Storage duration

User- and event-level data stored by Google that is linked to cookies, user identifiers (e.g., User ID), or advertising IDs (e.g., DoubleClick cookies, Android advertising ID) is anonymized or deleted after 14 months. Details can be found at the following link:

https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/7667196?hl=de

Facebook Pixel

On our website, we use the so-called "Facebook Pixel" from Facebook (Facebook Ireland Ltd., 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland). This application allows us to identify visitors to our website as a target audience for displaying advertisements (so-called "Facebook Ads"). Furthermore, we use the pixel to ensure that our Facebook Ads are only shown to users who have demonstrated an interest in our website or who exhibit certain characteristics (e.g., interests in specific topics or products, determined based on the websites they have visited) that we transmit to Facebook (so-called "Custom Audiences"). With the help of the Facebook Pixel, we can also track the effectiveness of Facebook ads for statistical and market research purposes by seeing whether users were redirected to our website after clicking on a Facebook ad (so-called "conversion").
• You can learn how the Facebook pixel is used for advertising campaigns at https://www.facebook.com/business/learn/facebook-ads-pixel
• You can find more information about Facebook's data policy at https://www.facebook.com/policy.php
• Further information on data processing by Facebook can be found at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy
Facebook processes data in accordance with its Data Policy. General information on how Facebook ads are displayed can be found in Facebook's Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/policy.php. Specific information and details about the Facebook Pixel and how it works can be found in Facebook's Help Center: https://www.facebook.com/business/help/651294705016616.
Purpose
We use these functions to provide you with advertising offers that match your interests.

Legal basis:
We process your data because you have given your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR or because we have a legitimate interest in processing the data in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
Storage duration and control options:
We store your data as long as we need it for the respective purpose (displaying interest-based advertising), or until you have objected to the storage of your data or withdrawn your consent.
Logged-in users can deactivate the "Facebook Custom Audiences" feature at https://www.facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads# .
You can change your ad settings on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/help/109378269482053/?helpref=hc_fnav , provided you are logged in to Facebook.

Hotjar

This website uses Hotjar. The provider is Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 1000, Malta, Europe (Website: https://www.hotjar.com ).

Hotjar is a tool for analyzing your user behavior on this website. With Hotjar, we can record your mouse movements, scrolling, and clicks, among other things. Hotjar can also determine how long you hover your mouse over a specific area. From this information, Hotjar creates heatmaps that show which areas of the website are most frequently viewed by visitors.

Furthermore, we can determine how long you stayed on a page and when you left it. We can also determine at which point you abandoned your entries in a contact form (so-called conversion funnels).

Furthermore, Hotjar allows direct feedback to be collected from website visitors. This function serves to improve the website operator's online offerings. Hotjar uses technologies that recognize the user for the purpose of analyzing...

User behavior tracking is enabled (e.g., through cookies or device fingerprinting). The use of this analytics tool is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator

has a legitimate interest in analyzing user behavior in order to optimize both its website and its advertising. If corresponding consent has been obtained (e.g., consent to the storage of cookies), processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

Disabling Hotjar

If you wish to disable data collection by Hotjar, click on the following link and follow the instructions there:

https://www.hotjar.com/opt-out

Please note that Hotjar must be deactivated separately for each browser and device. For more information about Hotjar and the data it collects, please see Hotjar's privacy policy at the following link:

https://www.hotjar.com/privacy

Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a data processing agreement with Hotjar to implement the strict European data protection regulations.

Google Ads

The website operator uses Google Ads. Google Ads is an online advertising program of Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

Google Ads allows us to display advertisements in the Google search engine or on third-party websites when users enter specific search terms into Google (keyword targeting). Furthermore, targeted advertisements can be displayed based on user data available to Google (e.g., location data and interests) (audience targeting). As website operators, we can quantitatively evaluate this data by, for example, analyzing which search terms led to the display of our advertisements and how many advertisements resulted in clicks. The use of Google Ads is based on Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter f GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in marketing its services and products as effectively as possible. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Details can be found here:

https://privacy.google.com/businesses/controllerterms/mccs/ .

Newsletter

Newsletter data

If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter offered on this website, we require your email address and information that allows us to verify that you are the owner of the provided email address and that you agree to receive the newsletter. No further data is collected, or only on a voluntary basis. We use this data exclusively for sending the requested information and do not share it with third parties. The processing of the data entered into the newsletter registration form is based solely on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke your consent to the storage of your data, your email address, and its use for sending the newsletter at any time, for example, via the "Unsubscribe" link in the newsletter. The legality of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provided for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter will be stored by us or our newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe. After you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. Data stored for other purposes remains unaffected. After you unsubscribe from the newsletter distribution list, your email address will be deleted by us or our newsletter service provider.

Newsletter service providers may store your data on a blacklist to prevent future mailings. The data from the blacklist is used solely for this purpose and is not combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not time-limited. You can object to this storage if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

MailChimp with performance tracking disabled

This website uses MailChimp for sending newsletters. The provider is Rocket Science Group LLC, 675 Ponce De Leon Ave NE, Suite 5000, Atlanta, GA 30308, USA.

MailChimp is a service used, among other things, to organize the distribution of newsletters. If you enter data for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter (e.g., your email address), this data will be stored on MailChimp's servers in the USA. We have deactivated performance tracking with MailChimp, so MailChimp will not analyze your behavior when you open our newsletters. If you do not want your data to be transferred to MailChimp, you must unsubscribe from the newsletter. We provide a corresponding link for this purpose in every newsletter message. You can also unsubscribe directly on the website. Data processing is based on your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). You can revoke this consent at any time by unsubscribing from the newsletter. The lawfulness of the data processing operations already carried out remains unaffected by the revocation.

The data you provided for the purpose of subscribing to our newsletter will be stored by us or our newsletter service provider until you unsubscribe. After you unsubscribe, your data will be deleted from the newsletter distribution list. Data stored for other purposes remains unaffected. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses.

Details can be found here:

https://mailchimp.com/legal/data-processing-addendum/#9._Jurisdiction-Specific_Terms .

After you unsubscribe from our newsletter mailing list, your email address may be stored on a blacklist by us or our newsletter service provider to prevent future mailings. The data on the blacklist will only be used for this purpose and will not be combined with other data. This serves both your interest and our interest in complying with legal requirements for sending newsletters (legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). Storage on the blacklist is not time-limited.

You can object to the storage of your data if your interests outweigh our legitimate interest.

For more information, please see MailChimp's privacy policy at:

https://mailchimp.com/legal/terms/ .

Conclusion of a Data Processing Agreement

We have entered into a so-called “Data Processing Agreement” with MailChimp, in which we oblige MailChimp to protect our customers' data and not to pass it on to third parties.

Plugins and Tools

YouTube with enhanced privacy

This website embeds videos from YouTube. The operator of the pages is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland. We use YouTube in enhanced privacy mode. According to YouTube, this mode prevents YouTube from storing information about visitors to this website before they watch the video. However, the enhanced privacy mode does not necessarily prevent the transfer of data to YouTube partners. Thus, YouTube – regardless of whether you watch a video –

Viewing a video on this website establishes a connection to the Google DoubleClick network. As soon as you start a YouTube video on this website, a connection to YouTube's servers is established. This informs the YouTube server which of our pages you have visited. If you are logged into your YouTube account, you allow YouTube to directly associate your browsing behavior with your personal profile. You can prevent this by logging out of your YouTube account.

Furthermore, after a video is started, YouTube may store various cookies on your device or use similar recognition technologies (e.g., device fingerprinting). This allows YouTube to obtain information about visitors to this website. This information is used, among other things, to compile video statistics, improve user-friendliness, and prevent fraud. Starting a YouTube video may also trigger further data processing operations over which we have no control. The use of YouTube is in the interest of presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; consent can be withdrawn at any time. Further information about data protection at YouTube can be found in their privacy policy at:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

Vimeo without tracking (Do-Not-Track)

This website uses plugins from the video portal Vimeo. The provider is Vimeo Inc., 555 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011, USA. When you visit one of our pages featuring Vimeo videos, a connection to Vimeo's servers is established. This informs the Vimeo server which of our pages you have visited. Vimeo also receives your IP address. However, we have configured Vimeo so that it will not track your user activity or set cookies. The use of Vimeo is in the interest of presenting our online content in an appealing way. This constitutes a legitimate interest within the meaning of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR. If consent has been requested, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time. Data transfer to the USA is based on the EU Commission's Standard Contractual Clauses and, according to Vimeo, on "legitimate business interests." Details can be found here:

https://vimeo.com/privacy.

Further information on how Vimeo handles user data can be found in their privacy policy at:

https://vimeo.com/privacy .

Google Web Fonts (local hosting)

This website uses web fonts provided by Google for consistent font display. The Google Fonts are installed locally. No connection to Google servers is established.

Further information about Google Web Fonts can be found at https://developers.google.com/fonts/faq and in Google's privacy policy:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de .

Google reCAPTCHA

We use “Google reCAPTCHA” (hereinafter “reCAPTCHA”) on this website. The provider is Google Ireland Limited (“Google”), Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.

reCAPTCHA is used to verify whether the data entry on this website (e.g., in a

This is done via a human or an automated program (contact form).

reCAPTCHA analyzes the behavior of website visitors based on various characteristics. This analysis begins automatically as soon as the visitor enters the website. For the analysis, reCAPTCHA evaluates various pieces of information (e.g., IP address, the visitor's time spent on the website, or mouse movements). The data collected during the analysis is forwarded to Google. The reCAPTCHA analyses run entirely in the background. Website visitors are not notified that an analysis is taking place. The storage and analysis of the data is based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. The website operator has a legitimate interest in protecting its web services from abusive automated access and spam. If consent has been obtained, processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR; this consent can be revoked at any time.

For more information about Google reCAPTCHA, please see the Google Privacy Policy and the Google Terms of Service at the following links:

https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=de and https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=de .

Own services

Handling of applicant data

We offer you the opportunity to apply to us (e.g., by email, post, or via our online application form). Below, we inform you about the scope, purpose, and use of your personal data collected during the application process. We assure you that the collection, processing, and use of your data will be carried out in accordance with applicable data protection law and all other legal provisions, and that your data will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Scope and purpose of data collection

When you send us an application, we process your associated data.

Personal data (e.g., contact and communication data, application documents, notes from job interviews, etc.) will be processed to the extent necessary for deciding whether to establish an employment relationship. The legal basis for this is Section 26 of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG-neu) (initiation of an employment relationship), Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b of the GDPR (general contract initiation), and – if you have given your consent – ​​Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter a of the GDPR. You may withdraw your consent at any time. Within our company, your personal data will only be shared with individuals involved in processing your application.

If your application is successful, the data you have submitted will be stored in our data processing systems on the basis of Section 26 BDSG-neu and Article 6 Paragraph 1 Letter b GDPR for the purpose of carrying out the employment relationship.

Data retention period

If we are unable to offer you a position, you decline a job offer, or you withdraw your application, we reserve the right to retain the data you submitted for up to six months from the conclusion of the application process (rejection or withdrawal of the application) based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR). After this period, the data will be deleted and any physical application documents destroyed. This retention serves, in particular, as evidence in the event of legal proceedings. If it becomes apparent that the data will be required after the six-month period (e.g., due to threatened or pending legal proceedings), deletion will only occur once the purpose for the extended retention no longer applies. Longer retention may also occur if you have given your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR) or if statutory retention obligations preclude deletion.

Inclusion in the applicant pool

If we do not offer you a position, we may add you to our applicant pool. If you are added, all documents and information from your application will be transferred to the applicant pool so that we can contact you if suitable vacancies arise. Inclusion in the applicant pool is based solely on your explicit consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR). Providing your consent is voluntary and is not related to the current application process. You may withdraw your consent at any time. In this case, your data will be permanently deleted from the applicant pool, unless there are legal retention requirements.

The data from the applicant pool will be irrevocably deleted no later than two years after consent has been given.